{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rose Union Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8314976,"projectId":10195828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my elementary classroom through our \"Squeezing out Success\" project! Your generosity has brought smiles, motivation, and some extra fun to our math learning. \r\n\r\nThe mosaic poser is a fun way to see hard work come together. As students practice math skills and make progress, they add stickers to the mosaic. It is such a great visual reminder that every small step adds up to something amazing! \r\n\r\nThe squishy toys have also been a huge hit! We use them as rewards and incentives when students demonstrate effort, perseverance, and mastery of math skills. Seeing students proudly squeeze their squishy toys while celebrating math success has been so much fun! \r\n\r\nThe pencil sharpener and pens may seem like a simple classroom supply, but it makes a big difference in our busy classroom. Having reliable supplies means students can quickly get the tools they need and get right back to learning. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has helped create a classroom where students are excited to learn, willing to take risks, and encouraged to keep trying - even when math feels challenging. You helped us literally squeeze out success every day! \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make learning more engaging and rewarding. Your kindness makes a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1777046399186,"projectUrl":"project/squeezing-out-success/10195828/","projectTitle":"Squeezing Out Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Birney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8314976_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658682261862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314976"},{"teacherId":8312200,"projectId":10092614,"letterContent":"Last year, I had the privilege of teaching 20 amazing Pre-K students during their very first school experience. They came to school each day smiling, laughing, asking questions, and excited to learn. My students were creative, curious, and eager to explore the world around them. They especially loved hands-on activities that allowed them to create, experiment, and think outside the box.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of the Art Galore Grant, my students had access to engaging art materials that allowed their creativity to shine! Art became an important part of our daily learning as students painted, created, explored different materials, and expressed their ideas through their own unique creations.\r\n\r\nThese materials did much more than provide opportunities for creativity. They helped my students strengthen their fine-motor skills, build confidence, practice following directions, develop language skills, and learn how to share and collaborate with their classmates. Art also provided opportunities to connect learning across all areas, including literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things about teaching Pre-K was watching students proudly share what they created and hearing them explain their thinking. They learned that there isn't always just one right answer and that their ideas and creativity matter.\r\n\r\nAlthough I am now serving as an Assistant Principal at Deer Creek Elementary, I continue to see the lasting impact that meaningful, hands-on learning experiences have on young students. I am incredibly grateful for the Art Galore Grant and the generosity that made these experiences possible for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our youngest learners, encouraging their creativity, and helping them discover the joy of creating and learning through art. Your generosity made a difference in our classroom and will continue to impact future students for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1775252038308,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-art-galore/10092614/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Art Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8312200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644275836498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8312200"},{"teacherId":9926631,"projectId":10290174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible! We are so excited to receive our new recorders and use them to help students develop music literacy while also learning the value of practice and perseverance. Students will be working on keeping a steady tempo, reading music, correctly playing notes, and developing strong practice habits. They will learn songs individually and as a group, with opportunities to perform both as solos and as an ensemble. To celebrate their progress, students will earn colored \"belts\" as they master new skills and songs, giving each student a way to see their own growth and feel proud of what they are accomplishing. When I told my students about the new resources I had ordered, they constantly asked when they would arrive, and they are so excited to finally have the opportunity to learn and play the recorder. As students progress through their colored belts, they will learn new notes, songs, and musical concepts while becoming more confident and independent musicians. Most importantly, I want students to understand that progress takes patience, practice, and perseverance. Every new note they learn and every song they master will be something they can be proud of. Your generosity is giving my students a hands on opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the joy of making music, and I am incredibly grateful for your support of our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make these musical experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1779133649991,"projectUrl":"project/recorder-karate/10290174/","projectTitle":"Recorder Karate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duffiney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9926631_orig.jpg?crop=1884,1884,x574,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739933852486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9926631"},{"teacherId":9934413,"projectId":10229818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the donations. My students love using the see inside magnetic blocks at our light table. They are making some cool creations. They also love the pipe builders. They have made everything from plumbing in a house to an playground. I love to watch the wheels turn as they make these creations. \r\nThe art supplies have brought my students a lot of joy as well. We have made collages with their name using the glitter glue painters and foam shapes. At the paint center they have enjoyed using the giant stencils with the paint. The different art materials have allowed us to make a lot of creative projects. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1778261650443,"projectUrl":"project/growing-big-minds-in-preschool/10229818/","projectTitle":"Growing Big Minds in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9934413_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760820822187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934413"},{"teacherId":2812099,"projectId":9822209,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our thanks for your generous funding to purchase a variety of themed puzzles for our PreK classroom. Your support has provided our students with engaging, hands-on learning opportunities that spark curiosity and creativity. \r\n\r\nThe puzzles have also created valuable opportunities for social-emotional growth within our classroom community. As students work together to complete puzzles, they practice important skills such as sharing, taking turns, cooperating, and encouraging one another. These experiences help strengthen friendships, confidence, independence, and sense of belonging. \r\n\r\nPuzzles also support cognitive and academic skills. Students are developing problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, visual discrimination, spatial awareness, and fine motor coordination as they manipulate and connect puzzle pieces. The themed puzzles also encourage vocabulary development and early literacy conversations as children identify objects, animals, letters, and community helpers. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our students, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1770398210530,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-puzzle-toil-and-trouble/9822209/","projectTitle":"Puzzle Puzzle Toil and Trouble","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2812099_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612804648970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2812099"},{"teacherId":8830327,"projectId":9119909,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying these STEM resources for our classroom. Having everything we need to cover our stem needs has allowed us to create uncountable opportunities for our students learning.\r\n\r\nAs we dive into all the learning units throughout this year we are happy to be able to use every resource for exploration and extended learning. Our students get many opportunities through interaction and discovery and get new chances to fall in love with learning and continue on a path of growth and development.","fullyFundedDate":1746816377259,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-in-prek/9119909/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures in PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830327_orig.jpg?crop=718,718,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739931243037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830327"},{"teacherId":9934413,"projectId":9845740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the materials. The children were so excited to use all the things purchased by the grant. We have been learning a lot about the alphabet letters. For some children, this can be a very difficult skill to learn, but the materials are really helping them. The alphabet tubs are a hands-on way for the kids to identify the words and objects that make the same sounds. We can sort the objects in the tubs by their sounds. The children are beginning to make connections between the objects and the sound they start with as well as the beginning letter. The lines and curves builders are a great way for children to practice making the letters. We do all these activities daily in the alphabet center. Having the right materials can go a long way in helping children learn the essential preschool skills. Thank you so much for helping my preschoolers be successful this years and for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1762926450456,"projectUrl":"project/abc-fun/9845740/","projectTitle":"Abc Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9934413_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760820822187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934413"},{"teacherId":3805589,"projectId":9865068,"letterContent":"Thank you to each and everyone who donated to our project. My students are enjoying using the items that were purchased. \r\nOne of the items they like the most is our tabletop light table. We have been using a variety of things to see them light up. Letters are a big deal as the children will use them to spell their name. They also work together to make words with the letters also. \r\nAnother popular item is the ice cream letter/picture match. They will work with a partner to choose an ice cream picture and match the colored frosting letter. \r\nFor math the item they like is the number board peg counting activity. The children will work with a partner to choose a wood number board and count the correct number of pegs to put in the holes. \r\nEach item has a specific purpose for our classroom and the children love to learn and discover new things.","fullyFundedDate":1763158553576,"projectUrl":"project/letters-and-numbers-and-science-oh-my/9865068/","projectTitle":"Letters and Numbers and Science Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pellegrino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3805589_orig.jpg?crop=1344,1344,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741974629232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3805589"},{"teacherId":9171771,"projectId":9118380,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my DonorsChoose project \"Mrs. Walker is headed to Knight Ridge\". Your support helped us get our classroom closet ready and organized for the new school year, and it has truly made a difference. The shelving has allowed my co-teacher and I to keep all of our materials neat and easy to access, which saves us valuable time during our busy days with first graders. The crates have also been a huge help as we use them to sort and store projects and activities by quarter and standard, keeping everything ready for when we need it. Because of your kindness, our classroom runs a bit more smoothly, and we're able to focus more on helping our students learn and grow in real time rather than taking time to find the materials we need. Thank you for supporting our first-grade classroom and for making organization possible!","fullyFundedDate":1739904158468,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-walkers-headed-to-knight-ridge/9118380/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Walker's Headed to Knight Ridge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9171771_orig.jpg?crop=2225,2225,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745763550902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9171771"},{"teacherId":9208259,"projectId":9120717,"letterContent":"There are no words to express my gratitude for donating for this specific classroom. Coming into a brand new classroom, that was a blank space I wanted to create a warm inviting place for my kids to curl up with a book, and read. In first grade the most important skill my students are learning is, to read. I wanted my students to have a classroom environment that would have the ability to help each student foster a love of reading.\r\nMy library area, that you all help me provide for students, is by far their favorite area of the classroom! Anytime someone is done early with their assignment they have the opportunity to go find a comfy spot and pull out a book to read! 9 times out of 10 that's what they will choose to do. They also love utilizing the library during quiet read! I'm a confident because of your generous donations, at the end of the school year I will have 22 readers, who love to read!","fullyFundedDate":1740320420140,"projectUrl":"project/come-find-a-comfy-and-cozy-space-to-read/9120717/","projectTitle":"Come find a Comfy and Cozy space to READ","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Priddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9208259_orig.jpg?crop=274,274,x448,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739981659820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208259"},{"teacherId":9171771,"projectId":9120699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our class get these amazing phonics resources. My first graders have already jumped right in and are loving them. Having so many different activities ready to grab has made it so much easier for me to move between groups and keep everyone engaged during our busy mornings.\r\n\r\nThe best part has been watching the kids light up when they get to use the manipulatives. They love being able to touch and move pieces around as they figure out new sounds and words. It really makes the learning click for them in such a fun way.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. You have given us tools that we will enjoy and use every single day. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1745846974743,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-strong-foundation-for-learnin/9120699/","projectTitle":"Building a Strong Foundation for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9171771_orig.jpg?crop=2225,2225,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745763550902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9171771"},{"teacherId":9702210,"projectId":9118979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous and kind donation to our Flexible Seating project in third grade. Flexible seating allows kids to move more throughout the day, which helps them stay alert and focused, especially at a developmental stage where sitting still can be challenging. Some students work best sitting on the floor, others at tall tables—flexible seating accommodates different preferences, helping students stay focused longer and I am so happy to provide those options in class. \r\n\r\n In third grade, we are developing more independence but still need structure, flexible seating can support engagement, focus, and social development. Flexible seating fosters a positive, student-centered learning environment and I am so excited to offer that opportunity for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1747859132972,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-fun/9118979/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cornell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702210_orig.jpg?crop=967,967,x123,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753450924048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702210"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94989","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":409,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":21,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.7,"schoolId":94989,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rose Union Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rose Union Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/deer-creek-public-schools/deer-creek-rose-union-elementary-school/94989"}